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Nitrogen Fixation & Evolution of Plant Life

Sylvia Rose

Dec 18, 20244 min read

Nitrogen Fixation & Evolution of Plant Life

Nitrogen fixation is essential for life on Earth. Despite nitrogen being the most abundant gas in our atmosphere, it exists mainly in...

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First Life on Earth: Microbes & Stromatolites

Sylvia Rose

Dec 18, 20244 min read

First Life on Earth: Microbes & Stromatolites

Ancient microbes in harsh conditions are the earliest life forms. Fossil records appear in rock formations up to 3.7 billion years old....

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Microbe pH Levels: Acidophiles, Neutrophiles & Alkaliphiles

Sylvia Rose

Dec 17, 20245 min read

Microbe pH Levels: Acidophiles, Neutrophiles & Alkaliphiles

Acidophiles, neutrophiles, and alkaliphiles are microbes which prosper at certain pH levels and environmental conditions such as sulfur...

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GI Yeast Hunter: Bacteroides thetaiotomicron

Sylvia Rose

Dec 16, 20245 min read

GI Yeast Hunter: Bacteroides thetaiotomicron

Bacteroides thetaiotomicron is found in the human gastrointestinal tract (GI) as part of the normal digestive system biota, along with...

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Killer Yeast: Assassins of the Microworld

Sylvia Rose

Dec 10, 20246 min read

Killer Yeast: Assassins of the Microworld

Killer yeasts secrete toxic proteins. Known as killer toxins, the proteins can eliminate susceptible cells within their own species or...

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Difference Between Gram-Positive & Gram-Negative Bacteria

Sylvia Rose

Dec 9, 20243 min read

Difference Between Gram-Positive & Gram-Negative Bacteria

Differences between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria are fairly straightforward, related to cell membrane structure. Knowing...

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Predators of the Microworld: Vampirovibrio & Lysobacter

Sylvia Rose

Dec 9, 20245 min read

Predators of the Microworld: Vampirovibrio & Lysobacter

Vampirovibrio and Lysobacter are types of bacteria known to attack, kill and eat other bacteria. Hunting tactics are similar to the...

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Yeast: Potent Power of the Active Microworld

Sylvia Rose

Dec 8, 20246 min read

Yeast: Potent Power of the Active Microworld

Yeast is a vital component of the microbial world, involved in diverse ecological processes. This amazing fungal organism is essential...

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Sylvia Rose

Dec 7, 202410 min read

Alchemy & Religion

Alchemy through the ages is a science affected by personal spirituality and religion. Rooted in ancient practices, alchemy takes shape in...

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Andreas Libavius: Science & Controversy of Alchemy

Sylvia Rose

Dec 5, 20246 min read

Andreas Libavius: Science & Controversy of Alchemy

Andreas Libavius (c. 1550-1616) is one of the most influential figures of Renaissance alchemy, active in the Elizabethan era. His book...

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Sylvia Rose

Dec 2, 20247 min read

Silica (SiO2): Nature of Glass & Gems

Silica, or silicon dioxide (SiO2), occurs in the Earth’s crust, the microcosm and daily life. Silica makes ancient glass such as...

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Silicon (Si) Metalloid: Prehistory into the Future

Sylvia Rose

Dec 1, 20246 min read

Silicon (Si) Metalloid: Prehistory into the Future

Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust, next to oxygen. A ductile metalloid, it's integral to industry and...

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Testate Amoebae: Single Cells with Shells

Sylvia Rose

Nov 30, 20245 min read

Testate Amoebae: Single Cells with Shells

Amoebae or amoebas are single-celled microorganisms of phylum Amoebozoa . Testate amoebae build unique shells of silica and other organic...

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Uric Acid: Kidney Stones & Peeing on Plants

Sylvia Rose

Nov 21, 20243 min read

Uric Acid: Kidney Stones & Peeing on Plants

Uric acid is a factor in conditions like gout and kidney stones. It's also essential to the animal body, plants and the rest of the...

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Sylvia Rose

Nov 20, 20245 min read

Urea: Body Waste & Organic Health

Urea CO(NH2)2, also known as carbamide, is an essential organic compound and waste product in urine. Formed in the liver, urea is an...

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S. pasteurii: Calcium Eating Limestone-Making Bacteria

Sylvia Rose

Nov 20, 20245 min read

S. pasteurii: Calcium Eating Limestone-Making Bacteria

Sporosarcina pasteurii is a gram-positive bacterium with the extraordinary ability to precipitate calcite and solidify sand when exposed...

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Calcium (Ca): Earth Metal of Structure & Strength

Sylvia Rose

Nov 20, 20245 min read

Calcium (Ca): Earth Metal of Structure & Strength

Calcium (Ca) is a vital element in life and health on Earth. A silvery white metal, calcium is a strong builder, from bone structure to...

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Galen: Medical Methods of Ancient Physicians

Sylvia Rose

Nov 19, 20246 min read

Galen: Medical Methods of Ancient Physicians

Galen of Pergamon (c. 129 - 216 AD) is well known in the history of medicine. His extensive writings and theories prevail for over 2000...

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How to Cultivate Green Algae for Science & Health

Sylvia Rose

Nov 15, 20247 min read

How to Cultivate Green Algae for Science & Health

Green algae are simple life forms with amazing impact on the environments of Earth. Algae can be grown at home for microscopy, biology...

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Algae in Glass Houses: Diatomaceous Earth

Sylvia Rose

Nov 14, 20244 min read

Algae in Glass Houses: Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is an amazing natural powder ground from the sedimentary stone diatomite. The stone itself is made of fossilized...

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